The major objectives of NITI Aayog are mentioned below: • To develop a shared vision of national development sectors, priorities, and strategies with the active involvement of States in the light of national goals. • To foster cooperative federalism via structured support initiatives & mechanisms with the States on a uniform basis, recognizing that strong States make a strong nation. • To evolve mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level &aggregate these progressively at higher levels of govt. • To make sure that the interests of national security are incorporated in economic policy and strategy. • To pay specific attention to the sections of our society that may be at risk of not benefitting adequately from the economic progress. • To design strategic & long term policy and programme’s frameworks &initiatives, and monitor their progress and their efficacy. • To provide encouragement and advice partnerships between key stakeholders and national & int. like-minded Think Tanks, and also educational and policy research institutions. • To focus on technology up-gradation & capacity building for implementation of programme’s & initiatives.